papular

adjective

pap·​u·​lar ˈpa-pyə-lər How to pronounce papular (audio)
: consisting of or characterized by papules

Examples of papular in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Vesicles: Next, these papular lesions become vesicular, or filled with clear fluid. Claire Wolters, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2024 Infection causes a typically mild skin infection of week-long duration that is characterized by a hallmark itchy papular rash, a fever, and a small dose of hardship. Rebecca Kreston, Discover Magazine, 1 Oct. 2016 Two days later, several papular skin lesions emerged on his trunk, extremities, and head. Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 16 June 2022 A less-severe form of cystic acne, papular pustules are sensitive to the touch (from the inflammation) and also the work of hormones and genetics. Marissa Desantis, Teen Vogue, 23 Aug. 2017

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1820, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of papular was circa 1820

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“Papular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/papular. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

Medical Definition

papular

adjective
pap·​u·​lar ˈpap-yə-lər How to pronounce papular (audio)
: consisting of or characterized by papules
a papular rash
papular lesions
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